PROGRAM
8:00AM - 4:00PM
HELD IN LSU
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Fascial Anatomy Course (Dissection Lab)
CARLA STECCO,
GIL HEDLEY
JOHN SHARKEY
GABRIEL VENNE
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9AM - 12PM
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Pre-Congress Workshops
Power & Flow: Fascial Imagery & Embodiment for a Strong, Resilient Pelvic Floor
ERIC FRANKLIN
Body By Breath: An Experiential Anatomy Tour of Fascial Interfaces
JILL MILLER
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5PM - 8PM
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Pre-registration
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2PM - 5PM
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Pre-Congress Workshops
The MELT Method Experience: Advancing Fascial Health Through Self-Care Science and Innovation
SUE HITZMANN
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6PM - 8PM
President Welcome
FABIANA SILVA
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Keynote
Fascia as a Neuro-Immune Interface: Bridging Autonomic Regulation, Emotion, and Pain Modulation
ROBERT SCHLEIP, PhD
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Welcome Gala Reception
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7AM - 8AM
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Movement / Manual Therapy Sessions
MOVEMENT
Fascia Movement: From Research to a Multidimensional Practice That Benefits Life
KARIN GURTNER
MOVEMENT
Oscillation Rejuvenation: Fascia-informed movement practice for clients with Long COVID, ME/CFS or chronic health conditions
ELIZABETH LARKAM
MANUAL THERAPY
Exploring the Connection Between Fascia and The Vagus Nerve
FABIANA SILVA
MANUAL THERAPY
Surgical Scars: Effective Assessment & Treatment Techniques
BETH BEAUCHAMP
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8:45AM
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President Welcome
FABIANA SILVA
Keynote
Superficial Fascia Alterations in Lipedema
CARLA STECCO, MD, PhD
Keynote
Connective Tissue Optimization: Getting Exercise and Nutrition Right
KEITH BAAR, PhD
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8AM
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Chat with Exhibitors​​
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10:30AM
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​Break
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11:00AM
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Scientific Abstracts & Workshops
Hands-on participation & some lecture
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12:30PM
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Lunch (provided)
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1:45PM
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Scientific Abstracts & Workshops
Hands-on participation & some lecture
3:30PM
Panel Discussion Closing Remarks
Moderator: FABIANA SILVA
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4:30PM
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Round Table Discussions
ANTONIO STECCO
SUE FALSONE
CAROL DAVIS
TINA WANG
Exclusive Experiences: One-on-One with Robert Schleip
Hands-On Trade (for manual therapists)
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5:30PM
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Biotensegrity Special Interest Group
FABIANA SILVA
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7:00PM
Evening Networking Lounge with Speakers
(for attendees staying in Marriott only)
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7AM - 8AM
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Movement / Manual Therapy Sessions
MOVEMENT
Tensegrity Force Dynamics for Fascial Health
BRUNA PETITO
MOVEMENT
Yin Yoga: The Science Behind Static Stretching
JO PHEE
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MANUAL THERAPY
Unlocking the Psoas: The Remarkable Combination of Polyvagal Therapy and Manual Therapy
KIMBER BRANDT
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MANUAL THERAPY
The Liedler-Concept: Treatment of Postsurgical Scars, Fascial and Peritoneal Adhesions
MICHAELA LIEDLER
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8:45AM
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Welcome Announcements
FABIANA SILVA
Keynote
The Fascial System and Its Interstitium
NEIL THEISE, MD, PhD
Keynote
Beyond Muscles and Bones: Understanding Fascia’s Role in Spine Biomechanics and Health
MARK DRISCOLL, PhD
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8AM
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Chat with Exhibitors​​
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10:30AM
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Break
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11:00AM
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Scientific Abstracts & Workshops (Hands-on participation)
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12:30PM
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Lunch (provided)
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1:45PM
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Scientific Abstracts & Workshops (Hands-on participation)
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3:30PM
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Panel Discussion Closing Remarks
Moderator: ROBERT SCHLEIP, PhD
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4:30PM
Round Table Discussions
GIL HEDLEY
KYRA DE CONINCK
TIL LUCHAU
JILL MILLER
Exclusive Experiences: One-on-One with Robert Schleip
Hands-On Trade (for manual therapists)
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5:30PM
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Special Interest Group (Movement)
FABIANA SILVA
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7:00PM
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Evening Networking Lounge with Speakers
(for attendees staying in Marriott only)
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7AM - 8AM
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Movement / Manual Therapy Sessions
MOVEMENT
Fascia and Movement as a Relational Enquiry: Exploring Interaction with Soft Tools to Enhance Interoceptive Awareness and Reconnect with the Environment
ANA BARRETXEGUREN
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MANUAL THERAPY
“I Feel Your Pain” – Science, Fascia and Empathy or Therapeutic Presence
CAROL DAVIS
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MANUAL THERAPY
Practical Application of the AGR-H/Sequencing Screening Exam in Optimizing Motor Control
EDWARD STILES
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MANUAL THERAPY
The Role of Fascia in Oncology
WERNER KLINGER / STEPHANIE OTTO
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8:45AM
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Welcome Announcements
FABIANA SILVA
Keynote
The Biomechanics of the Fascia System
ANTONIO STECCO, MD, PhD
Keynote
The Vagus Nerve in Context
GIL HEDLEY, PhD
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8:00AM
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Chat with Exhibitors​​
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10:30AM
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Break
11:00AM
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Scientific Abstracts & Workshops (Hands-on participation)
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12:30PM
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Lunch (provided)
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1:45PM
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Scientific Abstracts & Workshops (Hands-on participation)
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3:30PM
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Panel Discussion Closing Remarks
Moderator: WERNER KLINGER, MD, PhD
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4:30PM
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Round Table Discussions
ROBERT SCHLEIP
WERNER KLINGLER
JOHN SHARKEY
KARIN GURTNER
Film: Mother of Fascia - One Woman’s Tireless Quest Through 20th Century Turmoil by Aleš Urbanczik
Q&A with Libby Eason
Hands-On Trade (for manual therapists)
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5:30PM
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Special Interest Group (Manual Therapy)
FABIANA SILVA
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7:00PM
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Evening Networking Lounge with Speakers
(for attendees staying in Marriott only)
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7AM - 8AM
Movement / Manual Therapy Sessions
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MOVEMENT
Shake it off! Fascia the emotional tissue: understanding the link between Fascia and Trauma through neurogenic tremoring
LIZA KIMBLE / WERNER KLINGER
MOVEMENT/MANUAL THERAPY
Hypermobility: Fascia Touch, Breath, and Movement in Treatment
TINA WANG
MANUAL THERAPY
The Tactile Science of Fascia: Bridging Therapy with Research
JOHN SHARKEY /ANDRZEJ PILAT
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8:45AM -10:30AM
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Welcome Announcements
FABIANA SILVA
Keynote
Fascia, Autonomic Regulation, and the Pathways of Connection: A Polyvagal Perspective
STEPHEN PORGES, PhD
Closing Ceremony
Announcements
FABIANA SILVA
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8AM
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Chat with Exhibitors​​
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12PM - 4PM
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Fascial Anatomy Course
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Histology Lecture
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Ultrasound Imaging
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Delphi Study Discussions
CARLA STECCO
ANTONIO STECCO
WERNER KLINGER
TINA WANG
KYRA DE CONINCK​
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12:30PM - 3:30PM
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Post-Congress Workshops
Fascial Dynamics in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – Integrating Research with Hands-On Techniques
ROBERT SCHLEIP, PhD
(topic to be advised)
TIL LUCHAU
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